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West Northamptonshire Council has approved three new plans to improve how people travel across the area, making it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport.

Dozens of new affordable homes are set to be delivered in West Northants after West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) agreed plans to acquire 47 properties at the Malabar development in Daventry.

Strong public support for limiting smartphone use during the school day was highlighted as Cabinet met on 9 June to consider the next steps following a consultation involving residents, parents, pupils and school staff across West Northamptonshire.

Meet your local emergency service personnel as they demonstrate what they do to keep Northamptonshire safe at this year’s Community Open Day.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will continue to review the way it forecasts spend against major capital projects that invest in and improve infrastructure and facilities for local communities.

A brand-new, state-of-the-art soft play opened at Daventry Leisure Centre on Saturday, June 6.

Following the May half term, we will be inviting parents and carers to share their views on the Inclusion and Intervention Support Team (IIST) service. This is an important opportunity to tell us what has worked well, what could have been done differently, and how useful you have found the support o...

A resident has been fined £600 for using an unlicensed waste carrier who fly tipped their rubbish on farmland in Weedon.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for two new Fire Control operators – so can you be the calm, reassuring voice that helps to keep our communities safe?

Cabinet members will this week receive West Northamptonshire Council's provisional end-of-year financial position for 2025-26, which shows an overspend of £7m against the Council's £431.8m net revenue budget - equivalent to 1.6% of total spending.

Drop in and meet West Northamptonshire Council's School-Age Inclusion and Intervention Support Team (IIST) at your local Family Hub.

Do you have a memory of Queen Elizabeth II? Local people, communities and organisations are being invited to share their memories and stories for a special project.

An intervention programme set up to help young people with an unhealthy fascination with fire has been hailed a success.

Opportunities to get into cycling are being offered across West Northamptonshire as part of this year’s Bike Week.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is today lowering its flags in tribute to Honorary Alderman and former councillor Alan Chantler who has passed away following a long illness.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to 38 fires that had been started deliberately between May 22 and May 31, with six of these calls being to the same woodland area behind Willmott Road in Rushden.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service has signed a pioneering agreement with local hospitals to enhance safety for patients, visitors and staff.

Work will begin this month on the phase 2 of the Abington Active Travel Scheme, which will improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes in Northampton.

People who draw upon adult care and support, as well as carers and families, are being invited to share their experiences and views to help shape the future of support across West Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet will next week consider plans to seek people’s views on adult social care services including some day centres and care homes.